Critical Political Ecology: The Politics of Environmental Science by Timothy For

Description: Critical Political Ecology by Timothy Forsyth Describes new ways of looking at environmental science and politics, and discusses the problems of formulating and implementing environmental policy, particularly in the global arena and in developing countries. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Critical Political Ecology brings political debate to the science of ecology. As political controversies multiply over the science underlying environmental debates, there is an increasing need to understand the relationship between environmental science and politics. In this timely and wide-ranging volume, Tim Forsyth uses an innovative approach to apply political analysis to ecology, and demonstrates how more politicised approaches to science can be used in environmental decision-making. Critical Political Ecology examines: *how social and political factors frame environmental science, and how science in turn shapes politics *how new thinking in philosophy and sociology of science can provide fresh insights into the biophysical causes and impacts of environmental problems *how policy and decision-makers can acknowledge the political influences on science and achieve more effective public participation and governance. The book examines a variety of global environmental problems at local and global scales, including climate change, deforestation, GMOs, desertification and pollution.It also probes activities of environmental social movements and international organizatio such as the World Bank. Critical Political Ecology advances existing approaches to political ecology, science and politics by offering means to integrate environmental politics with environmental science. It offers insights into blending social and natural science approaches to environmental problems, and for merging "political ecology" with "science studies." Back Cover Critical Political Ecology brings political debate to the science of ecology. As political controversies multiply over the science underlying environmental debates, there is an increasing need to understand the relationship between environmental science and politics. In this timely and wide-ranging volume, Tim Forsyth uses an innovative approach to apply political analysis to ecology, and demonstrates how more politicised approaches to science can be used in environmental decision-making. Critical Political Ecology examines: *how social and political factors frame environmental science, and how science in turn shapes politics *how new thinking in philosophy and sociology of science can provide fresh insights into the biophysical causes and impacts of environmental problems *how policy and decision-makers can acknowledge the political influences on science and achieve more effective public participation and governance. Author Biography Tim Forsyth is a lecturer in Environment and Development at the London School of Economics Table of Contents 1. Political ecology and the politics of environmental science 2. Environmental science and myths 3. Environmental laws and generalizations 4. Social framings of environmental science 5. The co-production of environmental science and political activism 6. Enforcing and contesting boundaries: Boundary organizations and social movements 7. The globalization of environmental risk 8. Democratizing environmental explanations 9. Democratizing environmental science and networks 10. Conclusion: Critical Political ecology and environmental science Review Forsyths balanced and wide-ranging approach to the subject will appeal to students and academics working across that wide range of disciplines that are concerned with the environment. - James Evans, University of Birmingham, UKOne of the first clear and progressive visions of environmental ecology as a field of research that can extend beyond the developing world to address environmental issues wherever they occur. - James Evans, University of Birmingham, UKThis innovative book mobilizes critical political ecology as an analytical tool that revitalizes accounting for biophysical reality - represented through ecology ... Forsyth offers a compellingly enhanced critical political ecology. - Environment and Planning AThis book is going on my reading list ... having read so much on the divisions between human and physical geography and how they might be brought together [...] it is refreshing to read a book from someone who has just gone ahead and done it ... this fusion of physical science and cultural contexts is a work of genuine intellectual education which shows a way ahead in geography. - Transactions of the IBG Details ISBN0415185637 Author Timothy Forsyth Short Title CRITICAL POLITICAL ECOLOGY Language English ISBN-10 0415185637 ISBN-13 9780415185639 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Imprint Routledge Subtitle The Politics of Environmental Science Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780415185639 UK Release Date 2002-12-05 AU Release Date 2002-12-05 NZ Release Date 2002-12-05 Pages 336 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2002-12-05 Alternative 9780415185622 DEWEY 333.7 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139875518;

Price: 148.68 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-06T06:27:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 AUD